Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces Recognition Program

hallmarks of healthy workplaces recognition program

the purpose of the hallmarks' program is to give nursing recognition to facilities that have developed healthy workplaces. january through october 2006 is considered the pilot phase when a limited number of facilities will be recognized. efforts will be made to ensure recipients represent a wide variety of work settings.

there are three components within each workplace that will be given recognition:

~ support of nursing professional development--orientations, education, compensation, recognition and rewards

~ system support for nurses to provide quality service--organization friendly to employees and their families, safety and wellness protection for employees, opportunity to provide quality service

~ integration of nursing into operations and governance--support for nursing leadership and administration, shared decision making, nurses' contributions to policy development

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